John Richard Danieli

John Richard Danieli of Norwell, MA passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving husband of 54 years to the late Cheryl L. Danieli who passed October 28, 2022, beloved father to Andrew S. Danieli and his wife Catherine and cherished grandfather (Nonno) to Madelynne Sloan of Fort Mill, SC. He was the son of the late Enzo and Muriel Danieli of New Jersey and brother to Carol Barrett of Fleming Island, FL. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and good friends who he loved and cared about deeply.
John is originally from Bronx, New York and met his wife while he was stationed during his service with the Marine Corps. After they married, they settled in Fishkill, NY prior to moving to Norwell, MA.
John was the proud President and CEO of The Computer Merchant, Ltd in Norwell MA, which he founded alongside his wife in 1980. He was a disciplined and an extremely motivational leader to his employees. Always able to see the fullest potential. He genuinely cared about everyone he employed and who were fortunate enough to cross paths with John. He always made every role and person feel important and vital to success of the company. His energy and passion was contagious.
One of his many joys in life was getting to know others from all walks of life. He was a social butterfly and always being active. Whether that was his love for the game of golf, being an avid car enthusiast, Philanthropy, traveling the world with his wife or simply his daily reading of the Wall Street journal. He truly loved and embraced all aspects of his life. He cared deeply about the US Marine Corps. He was a proud Marine. His last great accomplishment in life was being "Nonno" to his granddaughter Madelynne. He loved reading books with her.
John loved to give and help others in any way that he could.
Donations can be made in John's memory to a charity of your choice.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday June 6th at 9 AM at Our Lady of the Angels-St Mary's Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte 139 in Hanover.